Columns
Notable Quotes
DESPITE the high level of unemployment and poverty – despite socio-economic hardship; a tiny minority of 239 politicians (ruling party and opposition politicians) are set to march on the path towards enrichment, accumulation and...[more]
Political Perspective
IT STANDS to reason that Namibians will fuss over the hefty 31 percent increase for our top politicians, which will not necessarily be ameliorated by the fact that civil servants are getting their eight percent after all. [more]
2012: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
2012 was an interesting and exciting year, but also disappointing. Where to start to reflect on the year that was? Let me start with the first citizen.[more]
May 2013 Be A Purposeful Year
FOR all the boasting that Namibia is a rich country, we live like a poor family – unable to get out of the ‘hand to mouth’ cycle. It need not be like that because compared to many countries, Namibia really is an ‘upper-middle...[more]
The Nascent ‘African Spring’ in South Africa and Namibia
FROM a prominent trade unionist, overnight millionaire to an instant ‘police commander’.[more]
‘Ekandjo Boys’ Vs ‘Geingob Boys’ The Politics of 2012 Swapo Party Congress
THE Swapo Party constitution provides for a congress to be held every five years to, inter alia, elect new leadership and “to set the policy of the party, review and assess the overall activities and development of the party”.[more]
Confessions of an urban single mom
2012 was... inspiring. i broke down routinely, which was awesome. i’ve learned you can’t truly breakthrough if you don’t break down.[more]
Notable Quotes
ALL our sources and channels have been activated to look for him. Interpol is one of our sources. – Deputy Commissioner Silvanus Nghishidimbwa, the Khomas Regional Crime Co-ordinator, saying they have roped in Interpol to get...[more]
Chasing the dots ... Who Now Is The Terrorist?
TERRORISM, seeking political power through violence and intimidation, a definition that seemed to have held true for many years, but is it? I look at Christianity that grew from ideals and beliefs developed 2000 years ago by JC...[more]
Notable Quotes
WE will look into it based on what is reported in the papers. We’ll analyse the content of the articles and decide whether there is merit to investigate. – Paulus Noa, the director of the Anti-Corruption says the anti-graft...[more]
Notable Quotes
WE have not met. He called me and ask about the labour procedures. Whether he was paid, I don’t know. – Bro-Matthew Shinguadja, the Labour Commissioner confirmed that he was contacted by Brian Nalisa, the human resources advisor....[more]
Aim For The Stars in 2013
Yes, it is that time of the year (again), where the whole country is caught up in the frenzy of planning and anticipating the festivities of Christmas Day. [more]
Namibia, Whereto on the Labour Front?
ONE has hoped, albeit optimistically, that the tripartism in our country, under the conditions of the peace and stability we have enjoyed so far, should have reached a stage where labour problems can be resolved between the...[more]
Notable Quotes
THERE is nothing wrong with being acquainted with Festus Lamech or anybody else. Even though I know the gentleman, it doesn’t mean that’s how I got the business. – Titus Nakuumba, the executive director of Afrikuumba refuted the...[more]
Notable Quotes
EVEN though Namibia is not sending troops, it will see in what form Namibia can assist the DRC. There are many ways Namibia can assist. – Veiccoh Nghiwete, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Namibia...[more]
Political Perspective
AFTER years of what can best be described as fairly ineffectual leadership, President Hifikepunye Pohamba made his first decisive move when he sprang into action with a post-congress reshuffle almost immediately after the...[more]
State-Owned Enterprises: The Frankensteins We Have Created
THE monsters we have created have outgrown themselves. And they are now biting the hand that feeds them. [more]
Bigger Is Not Better If It Is Unhealthy
THE Namibian government reportedly justifies the pampering, approximately to the tune of N$30m (US$3 million), of ministers and their deputies, with state-of-the-art luxurious E-Class Mercedes Benz vehicles with the excuse that...[more]
I give up!
DESPITE making fun, swearing at and insulting everyone and anyone who has made themselves guilty of outrageous behaviour weekly, since 2008, this column has failed to bring about any positive results. I give up![more]
The Tourism Challenge
THE Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) has finally released the 2011 Statistical Report on tourist arrivals in Namibia. Statistics are indicators and not necessarily definitive. [more]